OpenSSH <=10.3 Use-After-Free via Host Key Change (ssh)
CVE-2026-60002 Published on July 8, 2026
ssh in OpenSSH before 10.4 can have a use-after-free when a server changes its host key during a key re-exchange. (This outcome occurs only on the client side.)
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-60002 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a small impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
CVE-2026-60002 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-60002
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Affected Versions
OpenBSD OpenSSH:- Before 10.4 is affected.